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U of M Assistant Golf Coach Robert Bell

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 29, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses...

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Andy Mathews- neuropeakpro.com & Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at Maddens.

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 22, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses...

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Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf at The Gravel Pit and Chris Knott of Johnny O apparel

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 15, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons Mac and Chris sit down with Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf at The Gravel Pit and Chris Knott of Johnny O apparel.

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Live at Augusta with Tripp Bowden

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 08, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes, Woods & Irons we check in with Chris Foley - LIVE at Augusta. We also interview with author and former Caddy Tripp Bowden.

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This week Mac and Chris sit down with the Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy Courses Jack Wawro

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 01, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Saturday marks the launch of a podcast that promises to bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and be...

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Terry Hashimoto and Jeff Dooley

Lakes, Woods and Irons - September 02, 2022 21:03 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we’re joined by Terry Hashimoto founder of SwingBalance and by Jeff Dooley Director of Golf at Cabinet View Golf Club in Libby Montana.

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PGA TOUR CANADA Week

Lakes, Woods and Irons - August 26, 2022 15:01 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons it’s all about The PGA Tour Canada coming to Craguns for the CRMC Championship. We’ll hear from several players including: Scott Stevens (mac’s playing partner in the Pro-am), Parker Coody who shot -27 under to win big in Canada last week and Andrew Israelson ...

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CRMC Championship Tournament Preview with Jack Wawro from Craguns and Interview with Expert Putting Instructor Mike Shannon

Lakes, Woods and Irons - August 19, 2022 19:22 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
A timely show this week on Lakes Woods and Irons. Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses and CRMC Championship Tournament Director Jack Wawro with a report on this week’s PGA Tour Canada at Craguns. We’re also joined by Mike Shannon from TPC Sawgrass one of the nation’s top putting instruc...

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Interviews with The Gravel Pit Owner/Operator Chuck Klecatsky and Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Meechum

Lakes, Woods and Irons - August 12, 2022 14:12 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’re joined by Chuck Klecatsky owner operator of The Gravel Pit, Brainerd’s new 13 hole par 3 course. We’ll also talk with Charlie Meechum former commissioner of the LPGA and author of the new book ‘Arnie and Jack’

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Interview with Canadian National Team coach Derek Ingram

Lakes, Woods and Irons - August 05, 2022 14:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week LWI interviews Canadian National Team coach Derek Ingram.

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Interviews with Head Golf Pro At Grand View Jake Whirley and Lead Putting Specialist at Sea Island Golf Performance Center David Angelotti

Lakes, Woods and Irons - July 29, 2022 16:40 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’re joined by Jake Whirley Head Golf Professional at The Pines at Grand View and David Angelotti Lead Putting Specialist at Sea Island Golf Performance Center.

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Stories From St. Andrews and Interview with Clubhouse Manager, Madden's East/West Tom Kientzle

Lakes, Woods and Irons - July 22, 2022 17:51 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’re joined by Tom Kientzle Clubhouse Manager at Madden’s East and West courses, plus Chris Foley shares his experiences from his recent trip to St Andrews.

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Chris Foley On Location For The Open In St. Andrews, Scotland

Lakes, Woods and Irons - July 15, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
All things Foley this week with Chris Foley is at the home of golf in St. Andrews, Scotland for The Open Championship and an interview with his son’s Michael and Joe two young professionals in the Golf business.

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Talking with legendary local golf course designer Scott Hoffman and Dr. Morris Pickins

Lakes, Woods and Irons - July 08, 2022 19:18 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’re joined by legendary local golf course designer Scott Hoffman as he discusses his recent work at ‘The Gravel Pit’ and the ‘Alex 9’ at Ruttgers on Bay Lake. Plus sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickins discusses preparation for The Open Championship at St. Andrews.

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'Lehman 18' Update With Director of Golf at Cragun's Legacy Courses Jack Wawro

Lakes, Woods and Irons - July 01, 2022 15:02 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes Woods And Irons with Chris Foley we’re joined by the Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy Courses Jack Wawro. Jack updates us on the progress of ‘The Lehman 18’ Dutch’s 27 and the CRMC Championship as PGA Canada comes to town in August.

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Interviews with Greg Gamble from Emily Greens and Dr Luke Benoit - Rypstick Inventor

Lakes, Woods and Irons - June 24, 2022 14:20 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons we’re joined by Greg Gamble from Emily Greens golf course and by Dr. Luke Benoit inventor of Rypstick will tell us how to gain distance.

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U.S. Open Week and Interviews With Dave Sadlowski From Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge / Ron Reed - U.S. Open Longtime Starter and Author

Lakes, Woods and Irons - June 16, 2022 17:58 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
It’s U.S. Open week and our guests this week are Dave Sadlowski, Head PGA Professional at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge and Ron Reed longtime starter at the U.S. Open and author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open from Shinnecock to Pebble Beach’

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Local Golfers Headed To State Tournament

Lakes, Woods and Irons - June 10, 2022 17:33 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
We are joined by Chris’ good friend Todd Kolb the Director of Golf at Sanford Power Academy for a discussion on teaching. Also Mac and Chris will also discuss the huge Money in the LIV and Salute the local golfers heading to state.

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Talking Money In the New LIV Tour and Interview With Author and Sports Psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens

Lakes, Woods and Irons - June 03, 2022 16:16 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week Lakes Woods and Irons features a 2 part interview with author and sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens plus Chris and Mac discuss the money being thrown around on the LIV tour.

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Interviews with Director of Golf - Breezy Point Mark Johnson and Swing Balance Founder Terry Hashimoto

Lakes, Woods and Irons - May 27, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’re joined by Mark Johnson, Director of Golf at Breezy Point. Plus we’ll talk golf shafts with Chris’ good friend and the founder of Swing Balance Terry Hashimoto

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PGA Championship Week

Lakes, Woods and Irons - May 20, 2022 16:25 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons, Mac and Chris discuss this week’s PGA Championship with some special insight from Southern Hills Director of Golf Cary Cosby on what to watch for this weekend during the championship.

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Interviews with: Director of Golf at 2022 PGA Championship site Cary Cosby and Madden's Director of Golf, Glenn Hagberg

Lakes, Woods and Irons - May 07, 2022 00:57 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Cary Cosby Director of Golf at Southern Hills the site of the 2022 PGA Championship in 2 weeks. Cary shares a great story of caddying for Tiger Woods in preparation for the Championship. Also Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at The Classic at Maddens.

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Talking About Friendships with 'Arnie and Jack' Author and Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 29, 2022 16:19 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week’s show features an outstanding interview with former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem discussing his new book ‘Arnie and Jack’ and his long time friendships with the two golfing legends.

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Interviews with: Jeremy Millsop Sports Editor from the Brainerd Dispatch and 'Shot by Shot' Creator Peter Sanders

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 22, 2022 21:01 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week Mac and Chris are joined by Jeremy Millsop Sports Editor from the Brainerd Dispatch. Peter Sanders creator of ‘Shot by Shot’ with tips for working on your game.

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Interview with Director of Golf at Craguns Legacy Courses Jack Wawro

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 15, 2022 13:22 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week’s guest is Director of Golf at Craguns Legacy courses Jack Wawro discussing improvements and progress on the Tom Lehman course and looking forward to the MacKenzie Tour and the CRMC Classic. Chris Foley reviews his time at Augusta.

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Checking in on location from The Masters with Chris Foley

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 09, 2022 23:42 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
We talk to Chris, who has boots on the ground in Augusta.

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Interviews With: Super Bowl Champ and former Brainerd Warrior Joe Haeg and Jesse Zahn / Chuck Kletkatsky of ‘The Gravel Pit'

Lakes, Woods and Irons - April 01, 2022 19:23 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Lakes Woods and Irons kicks off the 2022 Season with Super Bowl Champ and former Brainerd Warrior Joe Haeg and Jesse Zahn promoting this summer’s ‘Game Winning Drive Fundraiser’ at Craguns. Also featured on the show is owner operator Chuck Kletkatsky of ‘The Gravel Pit’ Brainerd’s beautiful new ...

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Cragun's Expansion Update with GM Eric Peterson

Lakes, Woods and Irons - September 27, 2021 13:42 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In our final 2021 show we get the latest update from Cragun’s on the golf course expansion from GM Eric Peterson. We also have a great conversation with author Jay Revell regarding his new book ‘SWING WALK REPEAT’ back9press.com

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Interview with Dr. Luke Benoit, Inventor of ‘Rypstick’

Lakes, Woods and Irons - September 20, 2021 13:17 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’ll talk with Dr. Luke Benoit inventor of ‘Rypstick’, he and Chris will discuss increasing our swing speed.

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Minnesota Youth on Course program update with Joel Comstock

Lakes, Woods and Irons - September 10, 2021 17:25 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week we’ll talk with Joel Comstock Regional Affairs Director of the MGA about the Minnesota Youth on Course program. We’ll also revisit our conversation with Chandler Withington Director of Golf at Hazeltine.